Holy Well
Sligo
Aghanagh Holy Well
Mentioned in 1836 as ‘Tober Maine’ and associated with St Maine, who is said to have built the nearby monastery (SL040-171001-), and although the saint’s day was not remembered locally it was thought to be in August (OSL, 155-6). There are no visib
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 54.035852759
Lng: -8.335121909
Lat: 54.035852759
Lng: -8.335121909
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 17th Century
- 18th Century
- 19th Century
Associated Saints
- St. Maine
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